The New York Times — Thursday, August 24, 2023

Image

Wagner Leader Believed to Be Aboard Plane That Crashed in Russia

A photograph released by the Russian government on Wednesday shows first responders at the site of a plane crash near the village of Kuzhenkino, in Russia’s Tver region.

All 10 people on a jet linked to Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the mercenary group, were killed on Wednesday, Russian officials said.

Greece Battles Its Most Widespread Wildfires on Record

Firefighters in Chasia, on the outskirts of Athens, on Tuesday. Of the many fires, the fronts in the north and near Athens were considered the most dangerous.

Extreme heat has turned much of the country into a tinderbox. More than 350 fires have broken out in the past five days, the government said.

‘India Is on the Moon’: Lander’s Success Moves Nation to Next Space Chapter

The Chandrayaan-3 mission makes India the first country to reach the lunar south polar region in one piece and adds to the achievements of the country’s homegrown space program.

A Stroke Stole Her Ability to Speak at 30. A.I. Is Helping to Restore It Years Later.

The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help others who have lost speech.

Leave a Reply